Batman
Backstory:
Bruce Wayne was the son of wealthy philanthropists Thomas Wayne and Martha Kane-Wayne and seemed destined for a life of idle decadence and opulence among the elite of the crime-ridden streets of Gotham City.
But his life was irrevocably changed when his parents were murdered by a common thug while walking home. Mentally scarred by the loss, Bruce used his family's wealth to travel the world and acquire the skills, training, and technology he needed to begin his one-man war on the crime of Gotham City.
Adopting the terrifying visage of a bat, Bruce became Batman, a caped vigilante who crusades against the scum and filth of his home city's underworld. After becoming a founding member of the Justice League, Batman quickly became known as one of the most feared individuals in the DC Universe, holding his own against superpowered criminals, monsters, and gods to protect the innocent from those who would do them harm.
Powers and Abilities:
Genius Intelligence,
Superhuman Physical Characteristics,
Martial Arts,
Stealth Mastery (Regularly disappears on members of the league, even those with senses as powerful as Superman. Can disappear even when people are looking at him. Can disguise himself as people of different ethnicities or age ranges, regularly bypasses Oracle's security, which uses air pressure change detection and state of the art systems. Superman can't see his actions),
Weapon Mastery & Marksmanship (Has mastered all weapons. Can easily hit foes at multiple angles and directions in a single throw),
Extrasensory Perception (Can sense Chi. Can sense the presence of Deadman, who is a invisible spirit),
Limited Information Analysis (Is a master detective, Can visualize entire sequences of events and plots in his head and analyze them in the middle of combat. Easily figured out what was really causing disturbances across Earth, and saw through the methods Wonder Woman used to fight the Flash),
Instinctive Reaction and Precognition (Has a sixth sense that allows him to instinctively dodge attacks without knowing about them, warns him of danger, and allows him to easily anticipate the attacks of multiple foes. Can predict someone's movement based on speed and momentum),
Body Control and Pressure Points (has methods that allow for self-induced comas and nerve attacks, can loosen muscles, slow blood flow, and control his adrenaline),
Self-Perception Manipulation (Can manipulate his own perception of time),
Enhanced Senses (Disarmed a foe on a shot described by Deathstroke as impossible. Smelled a fire in Gotham while he was underground outside the city. Smells well enough to identify chemicals. Can literally smell emotion. Described as having superior vision to Eagles, and easily saw Robin spy on him. Hears a dying man's speech while at the top of a building and a alarm from three blocks away),
Electricity Manipulation with Batsuit and Batarangs (Can run up to 200,000 volts through his suit),
Status Effect Inducement and Paralysis Inducement with tranquilizer darts,
flashbangs,
cape and taser gun,
Explosion Manipulation with Batarangs,
Animal Manipulation (Can summon bats that jam detection),
Light Manipulation (Via Flashbombs),
Smoke Manipulation (Uses smoke bombs which can mimic his shape and cause pain),
Restraint Pellets,
Has Syringe Batarangs to deliver chemicals and toxins,
Poison Manipulation (Via various poisons and nerve toxins),
Sound Manipulation (Via sonic Batarangs and hypersonic attacks,
Technology Manipulation (Via EMPs.)
has a fake circulatory system to deceive foes,
Camouflage (His suit can camouflage him),
Illusion Creation (Can create the illusion of a giant bat),
Extrasensory Perception (Can see in multiple wavelengths with his cowl. Can see invisible things),
Information Analysis (His cowl automatically identifies people, has gadgets that can identify radiation and blood.),
Fire Manipulation (Via Firebombs),
has a gadget that hides his heartbeat,
Resistances to:
Sleep Manipulation (Was not affected by sleep inducement),
Pain Manipulation (Claims pain only motivates him. Overcame two years of torture at the hands of Desaad, who inflicted on him the pain of this he had tortured before him),
Fire Manipulation (Unhindered by fire. Survived Etrigan's hellfire. His suit has internal cooling systems),
Poison Manipulation (Is immune to most forms of poison. Survived direct injections of Crystal Meth and Heroin),
Fear Manipulation (Has gained an immunity to fear toxin. Phobos, the God of Fear, couldn't put fear in him),
Electricity Manipulation (Was only slightly dazed by 10,000 volts of electricity. Can insulate his suit from the power of Gotham's grid, and can safely run 200,000 volts through his suit),
Acid Manipulation (Tanked acid using his cape),
Ice Manipulation (Unharmed by Mr. Freeze's ice),
Radiation Manipulation (His suit is insulated from radiation),
Body Puppetry and Biological Manipulation (Somewhat resists the powers of a meta human that controls flesh),
Perception Manipulation (Able to act relatively well while affected by hallucinations, even escaping bondage. Broke through a illusion with sheer force of will),
Empathic Manipulation (Unharmed by Ivy's pheromones. Has will comparable to a Green Lantern),
Absorption (Somewhat resists assimilation from Tharok),
Illusion Creation (Saw through Circe's Illusion),
Mind Manipulation (Has a backup mind. Overpowered a powerful mental entity. Broke free of a mental cage. When attempting to break into Batman's mind, the Synaptic Kid was entrapped within and eventually believed himself to be Bruce Wayne, and fell into a coma),
Sound Manipulation (Via Sonic Dampners),
Electromagnetic Pulses (Unaffected by his own EMPs),
Possession (Yurrd couldn't possess him),
Telepathy (His mind can't be read),
Soul Manipulation and Deconstruction (Broke through this).
Weaknesses: Normal human weaknesses but has survived situations which would kill an average human, refuses to kill.
Moon Knight
Backstory:
While on a mission in Sudan, mercenary Marc Spector was left for dead in the desert by Raul Bushman, a ruthless African general, but was afterwards resurrected by the ancient Egyptian moon god known as Khonshu in exchange for being his avatar on Earth. Marc would later return to New York City and become the vigilante known as Moon Knight. Marc Spector possesses multiple personalities, such as the millionaire entrepreneur Steven Grant and cab driver Jake Lockley, and suffers from dissociative identity disorder, which causes great mental stress and instability that has made him an unstable and volatile person.
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics & Genius Intelligence,
Self-Sustenance (Type 1 - Can survive on the moon),
Enhanced Senses,
Master Martial Artist & Pressure Points (Stated to be versatile in all martial arts, he's capable of using pressure points to put others to sleep or knock them out),
Weapon Mastery (Has enough ability to use every weapon that exists; His staff doesn't even need to connect with a target to harm it if used properly),
Marksmanship (Capable of making his baton ricochet on walls to hit his enemies; of throwing his baton to disarm gunmen and make it ricochet back into his hand),
Magic (Basic - Fists of Khonshu can access Khonshu's magic by praying to him),
Blessed, Self-Resurrection & Immortality (Type 2, Low-Mid - Stabbed in both the neck and heart, Moon Knight was still alive even when left to bleed for "half a day", leaving an injury stated to show his heart. Type 4 - Khonshu always resurrects his fist, Moon Knight. Every time he dies, he comes back to life, thanks to Khonshu's blessing.),
Statistics Amplification (Fists of Khonshu can directly ask for Khonshu to increase their strength.),
Portal Creation & Limited Dimensional Travel (By praying, they can open up portals leading to Khonshu's own pocket dimension. Moon Knight and Tigra used so they can travel across the country to defeat Zodiac.),
Limited:
Telepathy (Fists of Khonshu can communicate telepathically with Khonshu and the God, in turn, can sense the thoughts of those around his Fist.),
Regeneration (Low - Requires moon light)
Multiple Selves (Split personality disorder.)
Social Influencing
Instigating Fear & Reputation (His mere presence makes criminals missfire their shots and even pushes them to commit suicide. Traumatized Taskmaster to the point that he refuses to fight Moon Knight, instead, choosing to help in the hopes that Moon Knight won't hunt him down.)
Charisma (Convinced the House of Shadows to free its victims and to join his "Midnight Mission", becoming his new base of operations. After rescuing a suicidal woman, his presence gave her hope and made her realize "there's pure white within us all".),
Acrobatics (Highly acrobatic; Can jump several meters high due to his super strength.),
Stealth Mastery (Follows Nick Fury without being noticed.),
Supernatural Willpower (After the banishment of the first Necromancer, Moon Knight's mind and will become even stronger. This is also because his spirit harbors that of an ancient priest of Khonshu. Strange claims that Moon Knight's willpower, even subconsciously, is so powerful that even he would not be able to break through to hypnotize him.),
Limited Acausality (Just like Khonshu, he can also remember those who have ceased existing.),
Mind Manipulation (Anyone who enters in contact with his mind, he's capable of stealing a portion of their mind, leaving them catatonic; It's hinted that Mister Knight is capable of opening people's mind.),
Resistance to:
Magic (Basic - Since the Fists of Khonshu can use magic, they should also be capable of resisting its basic powers.),
Electricity Manipulation (His boots and suit are insulated, making him able to move through Fixer's electric hall unharmed.),
Fire Manipulation,
Poison Manipulation (The mask built into his uniform allows him to filter harmful gases for a short period of time. Naturally resisted an unspecified poison.),
Status Effect Inducement (Resisted Black Panther's "Panther Webs", a vibranium-based foam incapacitant.),
limited Pain Manipulation (Unable to feel physical pain.),
Possibly Diseases (Ate a dolphin with rabies and was not affected by it.),
With Standard Equipment:
Durability Negation with Adamantium darts
Flight (Gliding)
Electricity Manipulation (His truncheon is capable of unleashing electrical charges)
With Holy Artefacts:
Precognition (Ankh which glow up in the face of imminent danger)
Weakness: Mentally unstable.
Song: Lunar Knights
In the depths of the night, Batman, the protector of Gotham, stood atop a rooftop, gazing down upon the crime-ridden city that lay beneath him. His relentless dedication to safeguarding his home remained steadfast, as he persisted in his tireless crusade against the malevolent forces that sought to sow chaos and discord within Gotham's streets.
The cries of anguish and fear in the alleyway caught Batman's acute senses, prompting him to spread his cape and take to the air with a mighty glide. The full moon above provided illumination in the darkened night as he moved swiftly and silently, swiftly reaching the source of the disturbance.
As he observed the scene unfolding, Batman could see a man in white with a cape viciously assaulting the thugs below. While excessive force was not uncharted territory for Batman, even leaving criminals with broken bones and missing teeth, it was the severity of the beatings being administered that caught his attention. Recognizing the potential dire consequences, he knew he needed to step in and stop the violence before the situation escalated any further.
Batman, with a deliberate and graceful descent, landed with precision upon the ground, his cape billowing around him theatrically as he rose to his full stature. The sudden arrival of the Caped Crusader immediately captured the attention of Moon Knight, his current target momentarily forgotten as he turned to face the newcomer. Batman, his gaze sharp and unwavering, posed a question in a firm and stern tone.
"What are you doing in Gotham?"
His eyes narrowed, exuding an intimidating aura that demanded an explanation. Moon Knight, undeterred by the presence of the Caped Crusader, promptly dropped the criminal he had been beating and turned to face Batman, his demeanor betraying no hint of fear. Moon Knight, his voice conveying a mixture of defiance and confidence, replied to the Caped Crusader, asserting that he was in the city to follow a lead.
"I'm following a lead," he stated, a hint of defiance in his tone. "And they were being difficult, but that's none of your business." He added, indicating that the criminals' obstruction had warranted his aggressive response. However, Moon Knight made it clear that his actions were not subject to Batman's scrutiny, asserting that his business was none of the Caped Crusader's concern. Batman, his expression still guarded and resolute, responded to Moon Knight's statement with a firm and determined tone,
"Your actions are my business. Gotham is my city. I won't tolerate this unchecked violence."
The Caped Crusader stood his ground, his voice laden with conviction and a hint of authority, asserting that the preservation and protection of the city was his duty, and therefore the actions of Moon Knight within its borders fell under his purview. Moon Knight, his eyes narrowing at Batman's words, retorted back with an air of defiance,
"I won't let you stop me on my mission. I'm the moon's knight of vengeance, and I've got work to do. Stay out of my way."
His words carried a warning, telling the Dark Knight that he won't hold back if he doesn't back off. Batman, his stance unflinching, stood his ground,
"I won't allow your quest for vengeance to endanger lives in Gotham. Stand down."
The Caped Crusader's tone left no room for negotiation, his unwavering determination evident as he asserted that he would not tolerate any harm coming to Gotham or its citizens.
"Your funeral."
Moon Knight, unintimidated by Batman's warning, charged forward with a determined expression and launched a powerful punch at the Caped Crusader. However, Batman swiftly countered the attack by blocking the punch with his forearm, swiftly retaliating with a well-executed kick to the sides that caught Moon Knight off guard. Despite Batman's counterattack, Moon Knight appeared unfazed and unhindered by the impact, showcasing his resilience and formidable strength.
In the ensuing exchange, both Batman and Moon Knight showcased their exceptional mastery of martial arts, effortlessly defending against each other's attacks and struggling to land a significant blow on their rival's guard. However, in an unexpected move, Moon Knight managed to connect a powerful punch to Batman's face, causing him to recoil momentarily before quickly regaining his composure. Despite the momentary setback, Batman's determination and resilience allowed him to push through the pain and continue the fierce battle.
Moon Knight, recognizing an opportunity to gain the upper hand, leaped back and hurled a barrage of six crescent-shaped darts toward Batman. The Caped Crusader quickly countered with his signature batarangs, attempting to deflect the incoming projectiles. However, the darts proved to be more potent than expected, slicing through the batarangs and forcing Batman to swiftly evade them. Despite his best efforts, Batman was struck in the shoulder and chest, his Kevlar suit pierced and blood spilling from his wounds.
Batman, fueled by both anger and determination, let out a fierce growl as he charged forward with a powerful knee strike aimed at Moon Knight's face. The impact forced Moon Knight back, but he quickly regained his composure, retaliating with a forceful headbutt to Batman's forehead. Despite the jarring blow, Batman wasted no time in responding, delivering a resounding kick to Moon Knight's chest, sending them both stumbling backward as the intense exchange continued to unfold.
Batman, ever the strategist, seized an opportunity to turn the tides of the battle. As Moon Knight deflected the batarang, narrowly avoiding its explosion, Batman vanished into the shadows of the alleyway, taking advantage of the momentary distraction caused by the chaotic aftermath. Moon Knight, clearing the smoke and remaining vigilant, braced himself for another attack, eager to face Batman head-on once again.
Armed with a pair of metal batons, Moon Knight's focus intensified as he sought out Batman's location, refusing to let the momentary setback discourage him. Closing his eyes, he relied on his heightened senses and intuition, attempting to sense his elusive adversary's proximity within the shadows of the alleyway. As he immersed himself in a state of heightened awareness, Moon Knight prepared himself mentally and physically for the impending clash.
Sensing the imminent danger through the glow of his ankh amulet, Moon Knight opened his eyes and swiftly pivoted on his heels to deflect an incoming barrage of batarangs that came hurtling out of the darkness towards him. Undeterred by the onslaught of projectiles, he confidently retorted with a smug question,
"Is that all you've got?"
"No."
Batman, seizing the moment, pressed a button on his suit, triggering an unexpected maneuver. The deflected batarangs suddenly detonated, catching Moon Knight off-guard and causing a momentary explosion. The lunar-based hero, momentarily disoriented by the unforeseen development, struggled to maintain his composure amidst the chaos. It was clear that Batman's ingenious tactics and resourcefulness were making the fight increasingly challenging for Moon Knight.
Batman, seizing a strategic opportunity, swiftly descended upon Moon Knight, gripping his shoulders firmly and forcing their combined trajectory through a nearby window and into a building. The two landed on the floor in a chaotic display of movement, rolling across the ground in a tangled mess. Batman, demonstrating his expert fighting skills, swiftly followed up by delivering a powerful kick that sent Moon Knight crashing into a sturdy support beam, the impact resonating loud and clear throughout the space.
Both fighters rapidly regained their footing, the tension in the air palpable. Moon Knight seized the initiative, launching a flurry of precise and relentless baton strikes toward Batman's defensive stance. Batman, skilled and experienced, countered each attack with finesse and dexterity, seamlessly parrying the incoming blows, his defensive prowess on full display as his armor resisted their electrical shocks.
As the battle waged on, Batman identified the opportune moment to strike. He unleashed a double chop on Moon Knight's trapezius muscles, skillfully targeting a weak spot and forcing the lunar-based hero to his knees. However, rather than succumbing to the pain, Moon Knight responded with a cunning move, swiftly sweeping Batman's feet out from under him, leaving the Caped Crusader momentarily vulnerable and unbalanced.
Despite a momentary loss of balance, Batman reacted swiftly, catching himself mid-fall and retaliating with a powerful uppercut to the underside of Moon Knight's chin. The strike landed with precision, forcing the lunar-based hero to become airborne. Before Moon Knight could regain his bearings, Batman followed up with a strong kick, propelling him further away and creating some much-needed distance between the two combatants.
Moon Knight, displaying impressive dexterity, landed on his hands and swiftly pushed himself upright to stand tall once more. As Batman hurled bola towards his target, Moon Knight reacted with remarkable speed, drawing a sharp crescent blade with precision. In a swift and calculated move, he sliced through the incoming bola, severing it effortlessly. The severed bola flew past him, while Moon Knight remained steady and ready to continue the intense encounter.
Batman, quick on his feet, tossed some firebombs toward Moon Knight, aiming to ignite the area and gain an upper hand. Moon Knight, reacting with extraordinary reflexes, leaped above the fire, exploiting the sudden updraft to gain height. He skillfully used his cape to ascend, smashing through the skylight above. In pursuit, Batman swiftly deployed his grappling hook, swiftly closing the gap. The battle moved to the building's rooftop, the fight continuing with relentless determination.
Upon reaching the rooftop, Moon Knight unleashed a swift pounce at Batman, only to find his adversary swiftly leaping over him. Moon Knight narrowly missed his mark, but swiftly regrouped for a powerful dropkick. Batman, ever prepared, swiftly evaded the attack and retaliated with a punch of his own, but Moon Knight countered just as quickly, retaliating with a high kick straight to Batman's face. In a fast-paced exchange, Moon Knight relentlessly unleashed a series of quick punches at Batman, but the Caped Crusader skillfully countered each blow. The encounter continued to escalate as Batman detonated a smoke bomb.
Moon Knight, momentarily disoriented by the lingering smoke, hastily attempted to survey the chaotic scene. Batman, seizing the opening, acted swiftly, employing his grappling gun to ensnare Moon Knight and forcefully slam him against the wall of the building's stairwell. Though clearly rattled, Moon Knight displayed impressive resilience, swiftly leaping back and resuming the fierce combat exchange. The clash evolved into an intense dance of skilled martial arts, with both combatants demonstrating impressive feats of counters and strikes. Eventually, Moon Knight secured a decisive advantage, landing a powerful kick that sent Batman hurtling into the same wall. Blood now trickled from Batman's wounded lip.
Despite the impact of the kick, Batman firmly wiped away the blood from his face, a look of determination in his eyes. With calculated precision, he hurled a barrage of batarangs towards Moon Knight. The lunar-based hero deftly deflected the projectiles with his mystical shielding, showcasing his formidable abilities. However, Batman's tactic proved ingenious. Pressing another button, he activated the batarangs to emit a high-pitched noise, overwhelming Moon Knight with the cacophony. The lunar warrior grimaced in pain, instinctively covering his ears to mute the distressing sound.
With a determined charge, Batman delivered a powerful punch to Moon Knight's face, followed by a forceful shove that sent him hurtling off the rooftop. Utilizing his own grappling hook, Batman navigated safely to the building opposite, while Moon Knight plummeted to the roof of a car, crumpling it slightly upon impact before bouncing off and landing harshly on the street below.
With a graceful descent, Batman hovered downward, landing alongside Moon Knight. Astonishingly, despite the fall and impact on the vehicle and street below, Moon Knight quickly sprang back to his feet and forcefully pushed Batman against another car. Batman's suit, equipped with an electrical network, attempted to deliver a 200,000 volt shock, but Moon Knight's insulated suit effectively neutralized the electricity, showcasing the importance of strategic protection in a battle against such powerful adversaries. Moon Knight, filled with unyielding confidence, proclaimed,
"You don't understand, do you? You can never overcome the might of the Knight of the Moon. With Khonshu's blessings, I shall always triumph. Even death cannot halt my vengeance."
The lunar-based hero stood resolute, convinced of his invulnerability under the divine protection of the Egyptian god. Moon Knight, revealing that his invulnerability even extended to temporary death, sparked a hint of a smirk on Batman's face.
"Thsnks for the tip."
Batman wasted no time in exploiting this revelation, quickly pressing a button that summoned his iconic Batmobile. As the vehicle roared down the street at 120 mph, it slammed into Moon Knight with immense force, sending the lunar-based hero skyrocketing across the street. Moon Knight, battered and bruised after a series of bone-crushing impacts, finally skidded to a halt with a painful groan. Surprisingly, despite the excruciating injuries he had sustained, he felt no pain. Nonetheless, the toll on his body was evident as he struggled to regain his breath and gather the strength to rise, proving that even a seemingly superhuman figure like him had his limits.
Batman swiftly entered the Batmobile and locked onto Moon Knight's location with precision. Without hesitation, he unleashed two missiles, their explosive impact completely obliterating the lunar-based hero. The force of the blast scattered Moon Knight's body parts in all directions, leaving nothing intact except for his disfigured head, which came crashing down from the sky and landed on the ground. Batman, his voice echoing through the comm device, informed Alfred,
"I'm heading back to the Batcave; repairs are in order."
Without further ado, he revved up the Batmobile and rode away, the powerful vehicle effortlessly crushing Moon Knight's decapitated head beneath its wheels.
Strength: Okay, so when it comes to pure strength, they're both about equal. Moon Knight losing his ability to become stronger depending on the moon phase hurts, but even if he did have that ability, Batman's gone against stronger adversaries like Bane. And given that Bruce is considered peak human, he wouldn't be that far off from Moon Knight's typical strength.
Speed: Both seem to be mostly equal in speed. Moon Knight was able to intercept a bullet coming at him within around 20 feet away from him, at most, which would require reacting at around Mach 5. However, Batman is faster than the reaction speed of his bat-family member, Cassandra Cain, who can casually react up to Mach 16.
Skill: I consider these two equal in skill. While Batman is more well rounded than Moon Knight, being a master at 127 different martial arts, Marc's training in the marines means that he'd be able to match a lot of Bruce's martial arts, such as wrestling based arts, Judo, Sambo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Krav Maga and Kendo. Also, Batman had the added benefit of not being so mentally unstable that it could get in the way of him.
Experience: It's difficult to wage who has more experience. Batman may have a slightly older advantage, but Batman's more used to common thugs and superhumans, while Moon Knight is more familiar with the supernatural, though is by means no stranger to the more normal. It might be safe to say that they mostly even out.
Powers: While Moon Knight has some interesting set of powers, most of them aren't really any that Batman hasn't dealt with before, so he could perfectly adapt to Moon Knight's arsenal, while he could use his more varied tool belt and even his Batmobile to take the win.
The winner is Batman.
Next time:
"The truth is, I ain't no hero of justice or anything else like that. But anyone who tries to hurt my friends... is GONNA PAAAAAYYYYYY!!!"
"There is something eternal within me as well! Burning our Cosmos, we can acquire infinite power. That way, we Saints become one with the universe and become endlessly stronger and closer to eternity!"